of 5 points The syllogism itself‚ not the premises‚ can be _____. Answer Selected Answer: valid. Question 2 5 out of 5 points In the following syllogism‚ the major term is _______________. All human beings are mortal. Ann is a human being. Ann is mortal. Answer Selected Answer: mortal Question 3 5 out of 5 points All dillybobbers are thingamajigs. No whatchamacallit is a dillybobber. Therefore‚ no whatchamacallits are thingamajigs. This syllogism is an example of _______________
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consist of one conditional premise‚ a second premise that asserts as true the antecedent (the if part) of the conditional‚ and a conclusion that asserts as true the consequent (the then part) of the conditional. Other common varieties of hypothetical syllogisms include • chain argument • modus tollens (denying the consequent) • denying the antecedent • affirming the consequent Chain arguments consist of three conditional statements that link together in the following way: If
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Logic Logic (from the Greek λογική‚ logike)[1] has two meanings: first‚ it describes the use of valid reasoning in some activity; second‚ it names the normative study of reasoning or a branch thereof.[2][3] In the latter sense‚ it features most prominently in the subjects of philosophy‚ mathematics‚ and computer science. Logic was studied in several ancient civilizations‚ including India‚[4] China‚[5] Persia and Greece. In the West‚ logic was established as a formal discipline by Aristotle‚ who
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* Question 1 5 out of 5 points | | | Complete the following syllogism: All X are Y; Some Z are X; Therefore‚ ______________.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | some Z are Y. | Correct Answer: | some Z are Y. | | | | | * Question 2 5 out of 5 points | | | Which rule does the following syllogism violate? All persons in the secretaries’ union are persons who make a lot of money. Ann is a secretary. Therefore‚ Ann is a person who makes lots of money.Answer | |
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the following syllogism‚ the major term is _______________. All human beings are mortal. Ann is a human being. Ann is mortal. Answer Selected Answer: mortal Correct Answer: mortal Question 2 5 out of 5 points Correct Complete the following syllogism: All X are Y; Some Z are X; Therefore‚ ______________. Answer Selected Answer: some Z are Y. Correct Answer: some Z are Y. Question 3 5 out of 5 points Correct When the premises are true and the syllogism is valid‚ we have
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need a form of logical‚ deductive‚ and inductive reasoning to establish your argument. In the approach of a valid argument‚ there are seven rules of deductive inference and they are Modus Ponens‚ Modus Tollens‚ Hypothetical Syllogism‚ Disjunctive Syllogism‚ Conjunction‚ Simplification‚ and Addition. An example of a classic valid argument would have the components of a subject and a predicate. An example of it would be in the form of: My pet Scarlett fetches the stick (premise)‚ Dog’s fetch
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when you take the quiz. Question 1 5 out of 5 points To form a valid syllogism‚ which premise is missing in the following argument? [missing premise] Sam is a politician. Therefore‚ Sam is a dishonest person. Answer Selected Answer: All politicians are dishonest persons. Correct Answer: All politicians are dishonest persons. Question 2 5 out of 5 points The syllogism itself‚ not the premises‚ can be _____. Answer Selected Answer:
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the two monarchs‚ "conflict" would likely be "inevitable‚" or unavoidable. raconteur- excels at telling stories. Instructions: Now that you have a wealth of methods for testing the validity of categorical syllogisms‚ here are a few exercises to apply your new knowledge. For the following syllogisms determine if the argument is valid or invalid and show/explain how you arrived at your conclusion. Good Luck! 1. All pollution-free devices are completely efficient machines. No automobiles
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* Argument – the verbal expression of inference. * Syllogism – the format of arguments with three statements. * Conclusion – the statement being supported. * Premises – the statement/s that support/s the conclusion. Key Terms PREMISES * ARGUMENT INFERENCE CONCLUSION SYLLOGISM What is the importance of studying the Arguments?
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negatively depending upon the cutlure (p. 36) - Know Mary Midgley’s definition of ’moral isolationism’ (p. 37) Key terms: statement premises conclusion deductive inductive valid invalid Key ideas: modus ponens modus tollens Hypothetical syllogism implied premises Fallacies: appeal to authority appeal to ignorance straw man appeal to the person hasty generalization Chapter 4: The Power of Moral Theories Reading: pages 65-75 Key terms: moral theory theories of value (p. 65)
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